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Hey, since we’re on the subject… can anyone tell me how to keep from pushing the muzzle slightly to the left when pulling the trigger?
Being right handed, I’ve noticed that I have a tendency to shoot at the left of center – does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this issue?
In my experience, you are probably using the joint of your finger rather than the pad of your finger to pull the trigger back. I suggest using the pad of your finger and concentrating on pulling straight back.
Relax and use your whole hand when tension is applied, not just the end of your finger by pulling your finger in and to the left. You are also probably on the joint of your finger instead of the end of the pad.
“Hey, since we’re on the subject… can anyone tell me how to keep from pushing the muzzle slightly to the left when pulling the trigger?”
Get someone who shoots well to teach you, even if you have to pay for it, then practice. It may be the way you hold the weapon, or the part of your finger you use on the trigger. An expert observing you and then correcting you is the best way to fix this.
If you want to get smooth with a DA revolver, use an old trick of exhibition shooter Ed McGivern from the 1930’s (he shot 5 shots from a .38 Smith in 9/20th’s of a second into a playing card sized group). Put a dot of paint on a full length mirror, and put the muzzle on it. Dry fire repeatedly, trying to keep the muzzle on the dot. You can see what your trigger pull is doing to the aim. Get smoother and quicker over time. That trains the muscles.